JFS News
Statement on Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine
Like so many in the United States and around the world, we are monitoring the unfolding situation and devastating events that have thrust Ukraine into crisis. Ukraine is rich in history, culture, and aspirations for all its people; including the approximate 200,000...
STATEMENT CONCERNING MCKINLEY HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS OF FEBRUARY 9
February 10, 2022 Jewish Family Services of Western New York would like to express our sincere concern following the events that took place at McKinley High School in Buffalo during yesterday’s late afternoon hours. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families,...
Overwhelming Support for Afghan Evacuees and Final Fundraising Gift from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Close a Successful Appeal for Buffalo Refugee Resettlement and Healthcare Agencies
Today, members of the Western New York Refugee & Asylee Consortium (WNYRAC) announced the successful conclusion of their five-month community fundraising campaign, Buffalo United for Afghan Evacuees. The conclusion was made possible following a final campaign...
STATEMENT CONCERNING TEMPLE BETH ISRAEL ANTISEMITIC HOSTAGE EVENT
As we reflect on events of this past week, we are reminded that we are still a distance from achieving equity and community harmony. Jewish Family Services of Western New York stands in solidarity with the members of Temple Beth Israel following the harrowing hostage...
Nature’s Bounty for Our New Neighbors
In the summer of 2021, Jewish Family Services of WNY (JFS) was awarded a $30,000 grant from the New York Immigration Coalition to support food security initiatives for immigrants living in NYS. Danielle Bernas, JFS SOT Program Manager, and Meghann Rumpf Perry, JFS...
JOHN R. OISHEI FOUNDATION EXTENDS CHALLENGE TO BUFFALO UNITED FOR AFGHAN EVACUEES: RAISE $25,000 AND WE WILL MATCH IT
Today, Buffalo United for Afghan Evacuees is announcing that The John R. Oishei Foundation has offered the campaign a matching challenge to generate $25,000 in donations and they will match that same amount leading to a total of $50,000. On September 2, 2021, five...
A CITY OF GOOD NEIGHBORS IS HELPING AFGHAN EVACUEES
Saving Afghan Evacuees BUAE Needs Your Help to Meet the Challenge Imagine being uprooted from your homeland, and the only place you’ve ever known. Imagine being thrust into a new culture with minimal understanding of its language and customs, without an income, a...
WNY Refugee and Asylee Consortium Launches Unprecedented Campaign, Buffalo United for Afghan Evacuees, to Serve Hundreds Coming to Buffalo
BUFFALO, NEW YORK, September 2, 2021 – The five local organizations which comprise the Western New York Refugee and Asylee Consortium (WNYRAC) – Catholic Charities of Buffalo, International Institute of Buffalo, Jericho Road Community Health Center, Jewish Family...
JFS OF WESTERN NEW YORK: CREATING PATHWAYS OF SUPPORT FOR COMPLEX NEEDS
BUFFALO, NY (August 26, 2021) – Jewish Family Services of Western New York (JFS) today officially rebranded itself, shared a new strategic direction for the 160-year-old agency, and began a conversation about Afghani refugee resettlement. At a press event this...
JFS AWARDED $2 MILLION TO SUPPORT REFUGEE YOUTH
Award will enable expansion of the agency’s Trauma Systems Therapy for Refugee Youth initiative, support multiple refugee communities, and add jobs. BUFFALO, NY (July 15, 2021) – Jewish Family Services of Western New York (JFS) is announcing that it is the recipient...